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Monthly Archives: November 2014
“Der Erlkonig”
“Der Erlkonig” (The Erlking) is known to be his stormiest lieder based on a poem by Goethe. Elizabeth Schumann plays Der Erlkönig / The Erlking Franz Schubert Song Transcription by Liszt Der Erlkönig : Sung by baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Here … Continue reading
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Schubert and Opera
Altogether, Schubert tried his hand at about seventeen works for the stage – but nearly all were failures, and hardly any are heard today. He didn’t seem to realize that he lacked Mozart’s instinct for dramatic effect (something all great … Continue reading
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Schubert’s Early Life
Early Life Born on January 31, 1797, in Himmelpfortgrund, Austria, Franz Peter Schubert (his full name), demonstrated an early gift for music. As a child, his talents included an ability to play the piano, violin and organ. He was also … Continue reading
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Unpopular Schubert Writes Symphonies at Age Sixteen
In addition to being an excellent singer, Schubert played several instruments as well. He wrote his first symphony when he was 16 years old. Schubert wasn’t very popular when he was alive. His music became wildly popular after his death thanks … Continue reading
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What’s a Leider? (Not a liter)
In addition to being an excellent singer, Schubert played several instruments as well. He wrote his first symphony when he was 16 years old. Schubert is best known for his lieder. A lieder is a Germany folk song, typically for solo … Continue reading
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Vienna Boys’ Choir
Schubert was born in Austria. As a young boy, he LOVED to sing! He was singing as a soloist by the time he was ten years old. He was a member of the Vienna Boys’ Choir–a choir that still exits … Continue reading
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Schubert’s “Unfinished” Symphony No. 8
The “Unfinished” Symphony is the nickname given to Schubert’s Symphony No. 8. Many say it was called “unfinished” because it only had 2 movements instead of the usual 4. Maybe that is because he died at the age of 31 before it … Continue reading
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Jill's Studio: "Where Every Student Counts!" 